The best running trails in the Crete

719runs

4.2

(622)

17,447 people ran here

Running in the Crete is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in the Crete—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Rethymno Lighthouse – View of the beach loop from Περιβόλια	Intermediate 00:42 6.69km
Chapel by the Sea – View of the Sea loop from Analipsi	Intermediate 00:52 8.02km
Sea View – Sunset View of Analipsi Beach loop from Analipsi	Intermediate 01:02 9.27km
Sunset View of Analipsi Beach – Sea View loop from Limenas Chersonisou	Intermediate 01:13 11.2km
Serene Coastal Path loop from Limenas Chersonisou	Intermediate 01:00 9.65km
Golden Beach – View of the beach loop from Περιβόλια	Intermediate 00:59 8.65km
Sunrise at Malia Beach loop from Limenas Chersonisou	Intermediate 00:43 6.92km
Lake Kournas – Paradise Beach loop from Kavros	Intermediate 01:18 12.5km
Running loop from Malia	Intermediate 00:40 6.41km

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Rethymno Lighthouse – View of the beach loop from Περιβόλια
00:42
6.69km
6:15/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
4.8
(12)
559
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Chapel by the Sea – View of the Sea loop from Analipsi
00:52
8.02km
6:29/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
462
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sea View – Sunset View of Analipsi Beach loop from Analipsi
01:02
9.27km
6:38/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
4.3
(12)
368
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
Sunset View of Analipsi Beach – Sea View loop from Limenas Chersonisou
01:13
11.2km
6:31/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
4.3
(6)
329
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Serene Coastal Path loop from Limenas Chersonisou
01:00
9.65km
6:15/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
4.0
(8)
322
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Golden Beach – View of the beach loop from Περιβόλια
00:59
8.65km
6:47/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
4.3
(6)
320
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Sunrise at Malia Beach loop from Limenas Chersonisou
00:43
6.92km
6:13/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
4.7
(3)
281
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Lake Kournas – Paradise Beach loop from Kavros
01:18
12.5km
6:16/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
4.3
(15)
234
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Running loop from Malia
00:40
6.41km
6:12/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
4.5
(4)
232
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.